Dairy Adopts Circular Economy to Uplift Farmers
The government on Thursday said dairy federations should work on circular economy besides focusing on enhancing milk procurement and increasing the price paid to farmers. In a review meeting with industry stakeholders on Wednesday, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Secretary Alka Upadhyaya said circular economy will help reduce carbon footprint of the dairy sector and help […]
Animal Husbandry Key to India’s Economy: Chouhan
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy and along with animal husbandry it will have an important role as the country is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy in the near future. Batting for crop diversification, Chouhan said farming of fruits, flowers, medicinal plants, agroforestry, animal husbandry, […]
Chakkar milk plant boosts economy, dairy production
The Chakkar milk plant in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, established under an Indo-German collaboration, is significantly enhancing the livelihoods of dairy farmers while providing fresh dairy products to local communities and military personnel. The plant plays a crucial role in promoting… Workers carry out daily activities at the Chakkar milk plant in Mandi. Tribune Photo The […]
Cheese and China Are Driving US Dairy Economy
After a strong first quarter, the U.S. dairy economy looks promising for the remainder of 2024, but several factors could sway expectations quickly. Record exports and increased domestic demand are positive, said Kathleen Noble Wolfley of Ever.Ag’s financial analysis team. But large export markets, including China and Mexico, are becoming less predictable, and farmers have […]
How far is China’s Slowdown is spreading ? Ask a dairy farmer
OTOROHANGA, New Zealand—As the sunrise cast a pink glow around 6:30 a.m., Michael and Susie Woodward worked together to attach suction cups to the udders of dozens of cows in the milking shed of their New Zealand dairy farm. When a tanker arrived to take the milk to a processor, Michael Woodward calculated the day’s […]
Dairy Report: What China’s Slowing Economy Means for Dairy
China’s slowing economy is not helping global dairy prices. The country’s second quarter GDP grew 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year, smaller than what analysts expected. Last year GDP grew only by 0.4%, the second smallest growth rate in the past 10 years. Market watchers say China has been importing few dairy products […]
How to revive low-volume growth in India’s consumption economy
The year 2023 brings an ocean of challenges and opportunities for India. Budget 2023 is even more crucial as it coincides with India’s G20 supremacy. India has done a commendable job as compared to other member countries with the highest GDP growth and the lowest inflation. However, the fear of an impending recession is still […]